we checked with experts at the space science center and they say it was most likely a meteor turned into a fire ball by the earth atmosphere. while we were there we saw this amazing exhibit which the center will open tonight. this is almost real time video of our sun. spectacular. visitors can activate filter to see different heat area. zoom in on specific region or witness past solar flares. it can all be taken in on 90 inch lcd display. exhibition even smrins man fascination with the sichbility sun has been the focal point for civilization sense the dawn of man. each civilization created a story of what is that. is that a chariot crossing the sky. giant turtle. sun god. >>reporter: there are also exhibits at which visitors can draw on the sun screen and see what it is like to take control of the sun's magnet iing field. looks very cool while there. >> we have a lot more for you here on abc 7 news at 9:00. coming up next. football season heats up so are a few bakery they cash in on locate no. 7. >>> yelpes restaurant on more than taste and ambience. new health ratings now delivering. >>